Simatic S7 - A Few Highlights - Siemens SIMATIC S7-400 Configuration And Use Manual

SIMATIC S7 - an Overview
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SIMATIC S7 - a Few Highlights

SIMATIC - Trend Setter in Automation Engineering
Three decades of innovation have not only made SIMATIC the global leader, it has
also made it a synonym for programmable memory controllers.
SIMATIC has not only influenced PLC engineering, it has also set the tone time
and again as a trend setter. The early introduction of structured programming and
the expansion of the product range with ever-more powerful - yet compatible -
central processing units (CPUs) are only a few examples from among many.
The system basis has been maintained despite all the innovations. For the fast
changing electronics market this is quite an unusually success story.
SIMATIC S7 - Control for TIA
Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) is the comprehensive and integrated range of
products and systems for the automation of the entire production workflow.
SIMATIC is responsible for manufacturing and process automation in this range.
SIMATIC S7 - Consistent Compatibility
One of the exceptional features of SIMATIC is the consistent compatibility of the
system. This compatibility is reflected in the following aspects:
• Programming
• Configuration
• Data storage
• Communication
• Documentation
• Operator control and monitoring
SIMATIC S7 - Certified Quality
Quality for SIMATIC S7 is implicit. Careful work and continuous controls guarantee
consistently high quality. The quality management of the SIMATIC S7 fulfills DIN
ISO 9001 - this has been confirmed by the Germany Association for Quality
Assurance (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Qualitätssicherung - DQS).
SIMATIC S7 - Products Conforming to Standards
The S7-400 automation system fulfills the requirements and criteria of the IEC
61131-2 standard (Programmable Logic Controllers, part 2: Equipment
Requirements and Verifications).
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Automation System S7-400 Configuration and Use
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